Electrical Contractor Magazine published an article this week on what Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) do, and perhaps more importantly, do NOT do. Understanding the use cases and differences between GFCIs and AFCIs is a safety essential (see our previous blog on Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters for a refresher). Understanding how GFCIs work and what […]
Advances in lighting and power technology are allowing consumers to choose more energy efficient, intelligent solutions that use less energy to run and leverage built-in intelligence to reduce consumption of the ecosystem in which they reside. The timing of the appearance of these products is essential as Governments around the world have already begun enacting […]
The 4th of July may have skyrocketed past, but Paramont EO and Crest Lighting celebrate American Independence all year round. There are many lighting manufacturers who have chosen to make their products here in America, and recently this number has been increasing. Crest Lighting is proud of our origins and celebrates them by selling many […]
Our circadian rhythms, the periodic biological rhythms that amongst other things tell us when to wake up and when to go to bed, were originally entrained by sunlight. In today’s industrialized society, however, most people spend the bulk of their time indoors with man-made lighting that stays the same throughout the entire day, forgoing regular […]
When summer heats up and residents increase their use of power and electricity, homeowners and tenants need to take precautions for the safety of their homes and lives. Every year 480 people’s lives are taken, more than 2000 are injured, and more than $868 million dollars *burned* by electrical fires. In order to help bring […]
Retrofitting is a term often used when converting older, outdated lighting technologies such as incandescent and fluorescent, to newer, more energy-efficient technologies, such as LED. As some people might look at the initial increased prices and shake their head, it’s important to get all the facts about LED before completely pushing it out of your […]
Ok, so we might be late to the party, but we’re bringing awesome apps! If you haven’t already heard about LiFi–you will. So what is it you ask? Li-Fi is a wireless technology that uses visible light waves to transmit large amounts of data at speeds up 100 times faster than WiFi. While it is not […]
Paramont EO & Crest Lighting to Host Donny Osmond Meet & Greet in New Lenox When: 11am – 1:00 pm, Friday, May 27, 2016 Where: Crest Lighting, 1918 Ferro, New Lenox, Illinois Who: Paramont EO & Crest Lighting Why: Donny Osmond will be promoting his new home lighting line, Donny Osmond Home. He will be […]
Great to spend some time with our customers and vendors–we really appreciate your time and your business!